Lung Screening Data Coordinator - Full Time - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Works with Lead Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator to facilitate day-to-day operations for the Methodist Lung Cancer Screening Program. Coordinates patient records for current lung cancer screening program patients/participants. Assists with ongoing patient participation requirements. Meets with patients for their lung cancer screening exam to provide information and address patient questions.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in business or health-related field required.
Prior experience utilizing computer applications for word processing, accessing databases, internet research, and emailing required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proper Telephone Etiquette
Knowledge of medical concepts and terminology.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work tasks.
Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to determine best course of action in order to reach goals.
Ability establish effective working relationships with co-workers, physicians, and patients/family members.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
Healthcare experience preferred.
Nurse Aide Registry or Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet with patients to educate on screening and smoking cessation.
Prepares and completes data submission appropriately as required by American College of Radiology (ACR) protocols.
Retrieves, assembles, and maintains patient records to meet ACR/Screening standards.
Assists with ongoing subject participation requirements.
Utilizes Lung Screening Registry and EMR to facilitate retrieval and communication of patient information.
Performs skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.